Nominate a deserving senior in Pickering

Senior of the Year Award nominations now open

Oshawa This Week

PICKERING -- The City is asking residents to show their appreciation for civic-minded area seniors with the Senior of the Year awards.

Nominations are currently open for the annual Senior of the Year awards, run by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. Municipalities across the Province nominate one deserving senior for the award, which recognizes outstanding accomplishments.

To be eligible for the award, the individual must be over 65 years and must have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. To nominate someone, write a one-page submission explaining why they are deserving of the award and mail or drop off the nomination to Marisa Carpino, City of Pickering, One the Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 6K7.

Nominations are due by Feb. 7. One senior will be selected and invited to a recognition ceremony in June as part of the City's Seniors Month Celebration. For more information, call 905-420-4620 or visit www.pickering.ca.